My client, a West London based local authority are looking for a Planning Officer to join their team in the building and Construction industry. The suitable candidate for the role will be responsible for achieving quality planning outcomes and meeting national and local performance targets. Candidates will also have a proven record of being responsible for their own caseload of planning applications and related matters.

The Planning Officer vacancy will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance.

Duties for the Planning Officer role will be:

Use knowledge of planning legislation to provide pre-application advice and clear guidance to applicants and agents with the submission of planning applications

The processing of planning and related applications, including giving advice on their submission

Conduct site visits

Provide any information relating to land and property to professionals such as solicitors, conveyancers and planning agents and members of the public.

Provide statistical and performance information, letters and reports in connection with the planning application process